Pauline Adams never doubted for a minute that she would raise much-needed dollars for the work of the Military Moms Prayer Group. Her only question was, how much?

In just two and a half years, Pauline, owner of I’ll Never Tell jewelry in Vero Beach, has raised $26,100. And most of that has been from the sale of heart-shaped, Braveheart pin for $12 each - to support Military Moms Prayer Group’s outreach to deployed servicemen and women.

For her “extraordinary service to U.S. troops and to the Military Moms Prayer Group,” Pauline has won the group’s 2014 Braveheart Award.

“Our sons and daughters continue to be deployed to Afghanistan, Africa and other trouble spots,” says Pam Proctor, president of the Military Moms Prayer Group. Pauline is a true ‘braveheart’ who understands the sacrifices these men and women and their families are making. Her generosity will enable us to continue to reach out to our heroes to let them know they are not forgotten.”

Since 2006, an estimated 12,500 gift boxes have been sent to troops deployed to war zones and at sea from residents of Indian River County through the prayer group’s gift drives at holidays and throughout the year.

As for Pauline, she says, “I’ve been touched by the overwhelming support of the people in this community for our fighting men and women. Their excitement about the Braveheart Pin and what it represents has made this milestone possible.”

But Pauline isn’t resting on her laurels. Her new goal is to reach $30,000 by the end of the summer.

For more information about Military Moms Prayer Group, call Pauline at (772) 231-1148, or call (772) 538-4422.

The Military Moms Prayer Group is an interdenominational circle of faith that meets from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays at Christ Church Vero Beach (behind Outback). New members are always welcome.